Microscan Mobile Hawk Quick Start Manual page 2

Step 5 — Select Protocol
Select the communications protocol you are using and click Next.
USB
Click the Show
Connect Symbol
button
1. You will see the USB Connect Mode symbol. Print and
decode this symbol (if you have not already done so in
Step 3) to ensure that you are in the correct communications
mode. Keep the printed symbol in a convenient place for
future use. Click Next when you are finished.
2. You will then see your imager's ID in the Select Device
field. Click Connect.
RS-232
Click the Show
Connect Symbol
button
Print and decode the RS-232 Connect Mode symbol (if
you have not already done so in Step 3) and decode it with
the imager to ensure that you are in the correct communications
mode. Keep the printed symbol in a convenient place for
future use. Click Next, and then Connect.
Step 8 — Save Changes in ESP
To make changes to a configuration setting:
1. Left-click on the
+ to expand the
desired tree.
2. Double-click on
the desired
parameter and
click once in the
selection box to
view options.
3. Place your cursor
in the selection
box, scroll down to
the setting you
want to change,
4. Right-click on
and click once on
the open screen
the setting.
and select Save
to Reader to
implement the
command in the
imager.
Saving Options
• Send, No Save. Changes will be lost when power is re-applied
to the imager.
• Send and Save. This activates all changes in current memory
and saves to the imager for power-on.
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Step 6 — Connect to ESP
USB
Once you have clicked Connect in the USB imager ID dialog
(Step 5), the
in the status bar at the bottom right of the screen.
You are now ready to configure the USB Mobile Hawk using ESP.
RS-232
Once you have selected RS-232 settings and COM port and
clicked Connect, the
green box in the status bar at the bottom right of the screen.
You are now ready to configure the RS-232 Mobile Hawk using ESP.
Step 9 — Practice Targeting
The Mobile Hawk features simple blue targeting LEDs to indicate
optimal read range.
5. Left-click on
the open screen
to complete
Hold the imager about 6" from the mark
your selection.
and align the blue targeting pattern as
shown here.
CONNECTED message will appear in a green box
CONNECTED message will appear in a
Step 7 — Configure the Imager
ESP's EZ Mode is the first view that appears once you are
connected. This view features simple instructions as well as
tools for decoding symbol data and taking image captures.
From here, you can click on App Mode to access tree controls
and graphic user interfaces with more comprehensive configuration
options.
Step 10 — Practice Decoding
The following steps will provide a sense of the Mobile Hawk's decode
capabilities.
1. Move the front of the imager steadily
downward toward the mark.
2. The imager will decode the mark at
the optimal read distance – typically
.25 – .50" (6.35 mm – 12.70 mm).
Test Symbol